How to Find a Grave in Arlington National Cemetery

In time of war, America turns its eyes to Arlington National Cemetery, the nation's burial ground, across the Potomac River from Washington D.C., our nation's capital. Since May of 1864, Arlington has been a fully operational national cemetery. On average, 27 men and women are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery each workday. Read on to learn how to find a grave in Arlington Natonal Cemetery.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Access to a computer

1. Know that America buried 16 American astronauts at Arlington National Cemetery including men who walked on the moon and those who died in training mishaps. Col. James Benson Irwin, an Apollo 15 astronaut, was buried with full Air Force honors in Section 3, Grave 2503-G-2, Grid Q-15.
2. Understand that America buried Presidents William Howard Taft and John Fitzgerald Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. There are four Chief Justices of the Supreme Court interred here including Taft, Earl Warren, Warren Burger and William Rehnquist.
3. Know that America buries its heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Most of them died in combat but in the twentieth century some died in terrorist attacks.